Effect of Consanguinity on the Outcome of Pregnancy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5220303 |
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| Authors | Sarojini David (Department of Community Health, St. John’s Medical College , Bangalore 560 034, Karnataka, India), Annie V Abraham (Department of Community Health, St. John’s Medical College , Bangalore 560 034, Karnataka, India), P Raja Prasad (Department of Community Health, St. John’s Medical College , Bangalore 560 034, Karnataka, India), P Prasad (St.John's Medical College Hospital), Bobby Joseph (0000-0002-0902-3888, Department of Community Health, St. John’s Medical College , Bangalore 560 034, Karnataka, India), Sayee Rajangam (Division of Human Genetics, Department of Anatomy, St. John’s Medical College , Bangalore 560 034, Karnataka, India.) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 375-378 |
| Publication date | 2002-09-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Human Ecology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0970-9274 • E-ISSN: 2456-6608 |
| Publisher | Kamla Raj Enterprises (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09709274.2002.11905571 |
| OpenAlex | W2184495410 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 3 |
In this study the frequency of the consanguinity and its effects on the pregnancy outcome in a selected study population has been attempted. A total of 150 families consisting of Kannadigas (62.3%), Tamilians (23.21%), Telugus (13.24%) and Malayalis (1.25%) were interviewed. Their economic status was found to be more or less similar. Out of which, 40.67% (61) were consanguineous and 59.33% non-consanguineous (89). In consanguinity. 1st cousin relationship was observed in 32(52.46%) and 29 were uncle-niece (47.54%). Out of 32.1st cousins 43% were FSD (father’s sister’s daughter) and 57% were MBD (mother’s brother’s daughter) Pregnancy wastage was found to be higher in the consanguineous group (p<0.001). The number of offspring with congenital malformations was also higher in the consanguineous group (p<0.001). Significant difference has not been observed in the occurrence of infant mortality.Key Words: ConsanguinityPregnancy outcomeCongenital Malformations
Biology · Brother · Consanguineous Marriage · Consanguinity · Cousin · Daughter · Obstetrics · Offspring · Population · Pregnancy · Sibling · Sister · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Demography · Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders · Iron Metabolism and Disorders · Medicine · Psychology · Genetics · Pediatrics
| Highly cited | No |
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